With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Stomach Cramps
Stomach disorders like cramps are a common problem which is face by many of you since childhood. The pain can vary from mild to severe and be experienced anywhere between the chest and the groin. Nonetheless, these problems are curable and can be treated by following some very effective home remedies for stomach cramps. Other problems that are related with stomach are nausea, vomiting, heartburn and heaviness in the stomach.
Stomach is one of the vital organs of the body that performs most of the functions in the body. The main job of the stomach is to break down the complex food and make them digestible so as to assimilate them to the blood stream.
Causes for Stomach Cramps:
A reason why we get cramps frequently is because the stomach may not get the sufficient amount of oxygen which may be a reason for the cramps. However there may some other factors that can be responsible for such kind of stomach cramps and these are listed below:
- Diarrhea
- Food poisoning
- Heartburn
- Lactose intolerance
- Viral infections
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Digestive infections
- Diverticulosis
- Constipation
Symptoms for Stomach Cramps:
Some experts and specialist refer to the condition as stomach muscle spasms which are associated with any kind of stomach discomfort. The signs and symptoms associated with stomach cramps are listed below:
- Appetite loss
- Vomiting
- Burning sensation that can be felt in the stomach
- Vomiting
- Dysentery with blood
- Urine and chest acidity
- Uncomfortable pain in the stomach
- Urine and chest acidity
The problem is generally simple and does not require any medical attention if it's simply mild. You can try out any of the home remedies for stomach cramps which are given below:
- Massage your stomach slightly with some oil which is warm and to this you can add some black salt or asafetida. This is best for some instant relief of the cramps in the stomach.
- Celery leaves are effective for stomach cramps. First you need to crush these leaves and then add some pinch of rock salt and finally eat this to get some relief from the cramps. This is by far one of the effective home remedies.
- A mixture can be prepared using about two teaspoon of lemon juice, a teaspoon of ginger juice and are finally mixed together. Drink the liquid to feel much better with the cramps.
- Radish too is effective for stomach cramps and the best way is to have the juice in empty stomach. You can further enhance the benefits by adding some lemon juice. You can also have this after heavy meals so as to improve your digestion and will prevent stomach cramps.
Indigestion can be a major cause of stomach cramps. For this you can try out the following remedies at home as well:
- To a glass of water add few drops of mint essence and drink this every few hours. This will reduce the inflammation in the stomach and also get rid of the toxics which may be another reason for stomach cramps.
- Another thing you can do which my grandmother always told me whenever I had stomach cramps is to have some grated ginger. For better taste you can sprinkle some salt over them. You can make a paste out of them as well and add some rock salt and ingest them every half an hour to relief you from any kind of stomach cramps.
- In a glass of warm water you can add honey and some drops of lime juice and mix these well before you drink. This will not only ease the stomach cramps but also reduce the excessive burping.
- A very good and simple of these remedies is to simply brew some of the cumin seeds in a glass of water and allow this to simmer for some time. You can also add some lemon juice and drink it. This will reduce the pain associated with the cramps.
- Pomegranate seeds are also effective to reduce the stomach cramps. You simply have to take some of pomegranate seeds and add two pinches of salt and black pepper. Now chew them to get rid of the pain completely.
- Fenugreek seeds are also effective to control and reduce stomach aches. All you need to add few of the seeds in a bowl containing curd. This is effective to reduce the cramps and should be consumed whenever you have the problem.
Preventive Measures for Stomach Cramps:
- Chew your meals properly and eat them slowly. This helps in your digestion and prevents any kind of cramps.
- If you are prone to stomach cramps, then you should be in the habit of eating small meals every four hours. This will help you lose weight loss as well if you have weight issues.
- Avoid drinking caffeine and other decaffeinated drinks.
- Include in your diet very rich fiber food like cookies and it is found out that this can be very effective to reduce stomach cramps.
- Indulge yourself with moderate exercises such as light walks. As this increases the rate at which the food is digested and this will further improve your bowels.
- Warm heating pad works well to reduce the cramps and pain associated with it.
In addition to the home remedies for stomach cramps, drink lots of water and increase your fluid intake to improve your indigestion and the bowel movements as well. Do not consume red meats or take excess of anti biotic as this may retard the digestive process.
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